series VF 3+3
Symmetrical three-conductor shielded (3+3) Cable
Variable frequency drive motor feed. (VFD) For Alternating Current (60Hz), for single-phase systems (110V), three-phase systems (190/210V) and systems with voltages up to 600V. Installed in aerial trays, gutters or conduits, under roof or ladder under roof, buried in ducts or directly buried.
Features
Temperature ratings: 90°C (Operating) – 130°C (Overload) – 250°C (Short-Circuit)
Voltage rating: 600 Volt A.C.
Construction requirements: As per ICEA S 95-658
Conductor requirements: Serie ASTM B172 up to B174
Conductor: Annealed electrolytic copper - Flexible stranding
Insulation: XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)
Conductors’ assembly: 3 phases + 3 protection conductors (PE) gathered in between the gaps of the phases, conforming a symmetrical cable
Bedding: Double helical wrapping
Shield: Composed of a concentric conductor made of copper wires plus an anti-unwinding copper tape. The electrical resistance of the shield is indicated in the electrical characteristics table.
Sheath: Flame retardant PVC, sunlight, and mineral oil resistant
Flame propagation standard: As per FT1 (UL 1581)
Fire spread prevention standard: As per ICEA T 30-520
Outdoors requirements: As per UL 2556 (rayos UV)
Electromagnetic interference protection
Flame retardant
UV resistant
Sequentially marked
Industrial applications
Tray cable
Identification
| Standard | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sheath | Conductors | |
| 3 Conductors |  |    |
Instalation
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Resistances, reactance and intensity of admissible currents
| Conductor’s gauge (AWG) | Earthing conductor PE cable formation (PE) (3xAWG) | Concentric conductor gauge (AWG) | Electrical resistance at 20°C in C.C. Ohm/km | Electrical resistance at 20°C en C.C. Concentric conductor Ohm/km | Electrical resistance at 90°C en C.C. Ohm/km | Electrical resistance at 90°C en C.C. Concentric conductor Ohm/km | Inductive reactance at 60Hz (Ohm/Km) | Intensidad admisible (Ampere) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | | |||||||
| 14 | 3x18 | 10 | 8.77 | 8.77 | 11.19 | 11.19 | 0.098 | 25 |
| 12 | 3x14 | 10 | 5.52 | 5.52 | 7.04 | 7.04 | 0.092 | 30 |
| 10 | 3x14 | 10 | 3.48 | 3.48 | 4.43 | 4.43 | 0.086 | 40 |
| 8 | 3x14 | 10 | 2.19 | 3.48 | 2.79 | 4.43 | 0.090 | 55 |
| 6 | 3x12 | 8 | 1.40 | 2.19 | 1.78 | 2.79 | 0.084 | 75 |
| 4 | 3x12 | 8 | 0.880 | 2.19 | 1.12 | 2.79 | 0.080 | 95 |
| 2 | 3x10 | 6 | 0.556 | 1.40 | 0.709 | 1.78 | 0.077 | 130 |
| 1 | 3x10 | 6 | 0.439 | 1.40 | 0.560 | 1.78 | 0.078 | 145 |
| 1/0 | 3x10 | 6 | 0.351 | 1.40 | 0.448 | 1.78 | 0.076 | 170 |
| 2/0 | 3x10 | 6 | 0.279 | 1.40 | 0.358 | 1.78 | 0.074 | 195 |
| 3/0 | 3x8 | 4 | 0.221 | 0.880 | 0.284 | 1.12 | 0.072 | 225 |
| 4/0 | 3x8 | 4 | 0.175 | 0.880 | 0.226 | 1.12 | 0.071 | 260 |
| 250 | 3x8 | 4 | 0.150 | 0.880 | 0.194 | 1.12 | 0.072 | 290 |
| 300 | 3x7 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.699 | 0.163 | 0.893 | 0.071 | 320 |
| 350 | 3x7 | 3 | 0.107 | 0.699 | 0.140 | 0.893 | 0.070 | 350 |
| 400 | 3x7 | 3 | 0.0937 | 0.699 | 0.124 | 0.893 | 0.070 | 380 |
Allowable ampacity for three-conductor cables installed in conduits or direct-buried, at an ambient temperature of 30°C, in accordance with Table 310.15(B)(16) of NFPA 70.
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
| Cable formation N° Cond. x gauge AWG | Shield diameter (mm) | External diameter mm | Weight kg/km | Code | Mat Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 x 10 + 3 x 14 | 13.7 | 18 | 493 | VF 3x10+3G14+Sh10% | 830123210 |
| 3 x 8 + 3 x 14 | 16 | 20.3 | 641 | VF 3x8+3G14+Sh10% | 830123220 |
| 3 x 6 + 3 x 12 | 18.5 | 23.8 | 945 | VF 3x6+3G12+Sh10% | 830123230 |
| 3 x 4 + 3 x 12 | 20.4 | 25.7 | 1222 | VF 3x4+3G12+Sh10% | 830123240 |
| 3 x 2 + 3 x 10 | 23.2 | 28.5 | 1717 | VF 3x2+3G10+Sh10% | 830123250 |
| 3 x 1 + 3 x 10 | 26.5 | 31.8 | 2066 | VF 3x1+3G10+Sh10% | 830123260 |
| 3 x 1/0 + 3 x 10 | 29.1 | 34.4 | 2416 | VF 3x1/0+3G10+Sh10% | 830123270 |
| 3 x 2/0 + 3 x 10 | 31.9 | 37.2 | 2896 | VF 3x2/0+3G10+Sh10% | 830123280 |
| 3 x 3/0 + 3 x 8 | 35.4 | 40.7 | 3659 | VF 3x3/0+3G8+Sh10% | 830123290 |
| 3 x 4/0 + 3 x 8 | 38.6 | 45.4 | 4504 | VF 3x4/0+3G8+Sh10% | 830123300 |
| 3 x 250 + 3 x 8 | 43.6 | 50.4 | 5338 | VF 3x250+3G8+Sh10% | 830123310 |
| 3 x 300 + 3 x 7 | 47.5 | 54.3 | 6258 | VF 3x300+3G7+Sh10% | 830123320 |
| 3 x 350 + 3 x 7 | 49.6 | 56.5 | 6995 | VF 3x350+3G7+Sh10% | 830123330 |
| 3 x 400 + 3 x 7 | 52.2 | 59.1 | 7762 | VF 3x400+3G7+Sh10% | 830123340 |
The tolerance for the reported diameters shall be between -5% and +8%.